1. Banning YouTube in Russia: Just a Matter of Time
- Author:
- Philipp Dietrich
- Publication Date:
- 04-2024
- Content Type:
- Commentary and Analysis
- Institution:
- German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)
- Abstract:
- YouTube is the last bastion of free expression and information in Russia, with over 93 million users. A ban on the platform would hurt democratic principles and freedom of speech in the country – and it is not a question of if but when. To prevent the further isolation of Russian society, democratic policymakers must act swiftly by urging Google to cooperate and to bolster YouTube’s infrastructure, as well as by reviewing sanctions.
- Topic:
- Science and Technology, Governance, Social Media, Freedom of Expression, YouTube, and Freedom of Information
- Political Geography:
- Russia